A practical breakdown of registration deadlines, exemptions, and what free zone entities specifically need to file in their first year.
Corporate tax in the UAE is no longer optional for most operating businesses. New entities need a clear plan for registration, exemptions, and first-year filings before the first revenue lands.
Start with whether your activity falls under the standard 9% rate, a free-zone qualifying income path, or a small-business relief threshold. Deadlines are tied to your financial year end, so getting the tax period right early avoids scramble filings later.
Free zone entities still need to confirm substance, qualifying activities, and de minimis rules with their free zone authority and FTA filings. Bizpoint Prime helps map the checklist to your licence type so nothing is left to interpretation at the counter.